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Matthew Walters Obituary
Matthew was born on January 18, 1973 in Louisville the son of Gary and Kristine (Wirth) Walters. He married Lori (Gentry) on November 11, 1995 in Marion. She survives.
Matthew was a construction worker and a member of the Labors Union #773. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer.
He is survived by his parents of Louisville; his wife of Pittsburg; two children, Megan and Morgan at home; grandparents, Ray and Glenna Walters of Louisville; two brothers, Seth T. Walters and wife, Sharon of Marion; and Samuel L. Walters of DeSoto; one sister, Amanda Killman and husband, Jon of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Katlyn Marie Walters.
Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Murman & Wilson Funeral Home, Johnston City, IL, with Rev. Brett Beasley officiating. Burial will be in the #8 Cemetery east of Johnston City. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the St. Louis Children's Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To sign the guest register or for more information please visit www.murmanandwilson.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Walters
Dru & Cathy Federspiel
April 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 24, 2011
May your light shine on thru your daughters lives. We will miss you Matt !!!
allison campbell
April 24, 2011
i am so sorry to hear about matt's passing. it brings me such sadness and please accept my condolences to his
entire family. myself, along with many of his friends, miss him so much. we were blessed to know him and honored to be called a friend. prayers to his family. may God bring you peace, comfort, and love in the days ahead.
Melinda Deaton
April 23, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Words are so hard to find,Our hearts are filled with so much pain for each and everyone of you.We were indeed blessed to have known Matt.We will carry his smile in our hearts always.God bless you all.
Melinda Deaton & Judy Crees
Nicole Jude
April 23, 2011
Thinking about and praying for your family during this difficult time.
April 23, 2011
Tony and Sharon Hildenbrand and the entire Hildenbrand family extend our deepest sympathy to the Walters family. May your faith be your strength during this time
the Biver's
April 23, 2011
Lori and girls-
There are no words to convey what is in our hearts. Please know that you are being lifted up in prayer by many people who care deeply.
Jody Page
April 23, 2011
So very sorry for the loss of your brother..praying that God gives you peace and comfort in day's to come..God bless your family.
Kellie Adams-Haskell
April 22, 2011
Thinking of you and praying for you and your girls. If you ever need anything please let me know!!
April 22, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family.
Julie McSwain
April 22, 2011
My sympathies to your family. May God hold your family in His loving arms and give you His comfort.
Justin Carver
April 22, 2011
May god be with your family and help you in this time of loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Brent Nolen
April 22, 2011
So very sorry to learn of your loss Lori. My thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
stormi bailey
April 22, 2011
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family..
Cyrilene Hicks
April 22, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheri Holman
April 22, 2011
Lori and Girls,
Thinking of you at this time. Sorry for your loss.
Sheri Holman
and Girls
Tina Spiller
April 22, 2011
Lori,
I am so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.
Don & Amy Blocker
April 22, 2011
It is with our profound sadness and sorrow that we offer you all condolences on the loss of our friend Mathew. It is with thoughts and prayers for your entire family that we offer hope for your healing. As it has been many years since Matt was part of our lives today, it seems as if it was yesturday. The place he had in our hearts screams with pain today but there will always remain a place for him in our hearts. May you find the lord in all the days of your life. Bless you all..
Don and Amy Blocker Louisville,Ky
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